My Doll Haven

Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Thursday

A Christmas Present

A little while ago my daughter said she would love to have Ashes, so I decided to purchase him for her. Today, much to my surprise, he arrived unannounced in the post.

I had to check that he was all okay.

He was sound asleep in his little bed.

Then he had a great big yawn!

Rolled over and went back to sleep.

I carefully wrapped him up in his blanket and popped him back in his box, where he will stay safely sleeping until Christmas.

Tuesday

From Me to You

A parcel arrived in the mail today, I was very excited to see who it was from . . .

but as I turned the box around, I was shocked to see the damage . . .

what was I going to find inside????

To my relief there was a little mummy, well wrapped in tissue and bubble wrap

and when I finally unwrapped it

there was my sweet little Singe in his birthday suit, with a second head no less.

I was overjoyed!

Nothing like a little bit of fantasy to put one in a great mood for the day.

I wrote this little poem back in 2009 and it was first published on 3rd January, 2010.

I have since made a couple of changes and seeing I am crazy in love with Luts' Centaurs,

little naked Dragons and generally caught up in a Fantasy whirl,

I thought it was an appropriate time to post it here.

THE CHILD WITHIN

As a child, I went to places beyond my reach,

I dreamt of stars shining bright, on a moonlit beach,

Of digging in sand and finding coins to keep,

Of misty hills and green valleys deep.

As a child, I flew through an ebony sky,

Hanging rainbows on stars, as I passed by,

I saw fat little goblins hanging tight to a cloud,

And the child within me, laughed out loud.

As a child, I went to places mystical and old,

I dreamt of pretty maidens, with long braids of gold,

Of beautiful unicorns and stone castles tall,

Of music and fairies that danced in the hall.

Time has passed, yes, the years have flown by,

But l remember those dreams, as death draws nigh,

And still face each day with a smile or a grin,

Because I haven't forgotten the child that's within.

May you stay forever young!

Sunday

Be Happy

There seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding dolls and those who love them, but I really don't give a damn what other people think regarding this issue. There probably are those who think I am way too old to collect/play with dolls because they simply do not (and probably never will) understand why I enjoy what I'm doing. To be completely honest, sometimes I don't even understand it myself, but it does make me happy.

It's not merely a matter of collecting or playing with dolls, it's having an appreciation of the work that goes into sculpting them and the fact you can add your own creative input to making each one individually special.

It doesn't matter whether one enjoys sewing, knitting or crocheting outfits for dolls, shopping online for shoes and tiny objects for props, practicing photography, taking up pastels or paint brushes to give a doll a new face-up, or whether one just enjoys spending time chatting and sharing ideas with like minded people of all ages and genders . . . it's all pleasurable fun.

Life is fleeting and each of us should enjoy the precious moments that make us happy while we can. Now, I no longer care to find the reason why I enjoy dolls, I simply do.